Public sector increasingly nervous about jobs November 9, 2010 IN the run up to the Christmas season feelings of insecurity surrounding employment situations can become more acute. A monthly Household Economic Activity Tracker (HEAT) produced by YouGov SixthSense has found that a net percentage of employees were more fearful for their jobs in October (net -20 per cent) than they had been during September [...]
Public sector increasingly nervous about jobs November 9, 2010 IN the run up to the Christmas season feelings of insecurity surrounding employment situations can become more acute. A monthly Household Economic Activity Tracker (HEAT) produced by YouGov SixthSense has found that a net percentage of employees were more fearful for their jobs in October (net -20 per cent) than they had been during September [...]
Clinton in slim profit rise but tough times ahead October 14, 2010 CLINTON Cards posted a three per cent rise in full-year adjusted pre-tax profit helped by its namesake brand, but remained cautious about weak consumer spending due to frail economic environment. In the 10 weeks of the new financial year, same-store sales at its Clinton brand fell 3.9 per cent. Total group like-for-like sales declined 2.9 [...]
Rightmove: October jump saves London from a year-on-year fall October 17, 2010 AN eleventh-hour price jump in the London housing market saved it from a year-on-year fall, according to the latest Rightmove House Price Index. Asking prices spiked five per cent in October compared to the previous month – from £399,019 to £418,778 – as sellers aim to capitalise on the traditionally lively run-in to Christmas. This [...]
Rightmove: October jump saves London from a year-on-year fall October 17, 2010 AN eleventh-hour price jump in the London housing market saved it from a year-on-year fall, according to the latest Rightmove House Price Index. Asking prices spiked five per cent in October compared to the previous month – from £399,019 to £418,778 – as sellers aim to capitalise on the traditionally lively run-in to Christmas. This [...]
FASHION NEWS IN BRIEF October 28, 2010 WOMEN’S FAVOURITE SPANX NOW FOR MEN Spanx, the undergarments with a cult following among women keen to have their wobbly bits held in place, has just released a range of the hold-in pants for men. The male undergarments have been designed to help men “firm and flatten”’ and quash “beer bellies”. Selfridges has reported waiting [...]
Retail therapy addiction will hold up in 2011 November 7, 2010 BRITISH consumers are to continue spending unfazed in 2011, despite government cutbacks and higher taxes, according to research by auditing firm BDO. The firm’s Retail Forecasts 2011 report calls the UK consumer a “curious beast” unable to kick an “addiction to shopping” despite speculation about a double dip recession. The report uses a monthly high [...]
Mining firms haul FTSE 100 to highest level in five weeks December 13, 2010 Strong miners pushed Britain’s top share index to a five-week closing high on Monday, buoyed by firmer metals prices on strong economic data from China, while sector consolidation moves gave oil services firms a fillip. The FTSE 100 closed up 47.80 points, or 0.8 per cent, at 5,860.75, its highest close since 9 November, albeit [...]
Theo Fennell dismisses VAT rise September 29, 2010 Jeweller Theo Fennell said yesterday January’s VAT rise is not a worry as most of its affluent customers are from overseas and not liable for the tax. Chairman Rupert Hambro said the business had performed well over the last six months, while both its flagship Fulham Road and City stores have been upgraded. The company’s [...]
The man adding colour and style to the City December 2, 2010 IT’S at this time of year that lots of us are reminded just what a frightful drag shopping can be. But of course, it doesn’t have to be – you just have to find the right shop. Take the new premises of men’s clothes and accessories brand Simon Carter on Bow Lane in the City [...]